In our region, there are the Takatsu River, a first-class river, and the Masuda River, a second-class river, along with numerous tributaries and main drainage channels that flow into them.

During periods of heavy rainfall, city hall staff must spend considerable time patrolling these rivers and drainage channels under hazardous conditions to monitor water levels. Many have expressed concerns about the risks and challenges associated with this task.

In our region, damage caused by wild animals occurs due to various factors.

As one measure to ensure that residents can maintain a safe and peaceful life, bear traps have been installed in the mountains. However, to check whether a bear has been captured, city hall staff must regularly patrol the rough mountain terrain. This task is highly challenging and places a significant burden on them.

In our region, damage caused by wild animals occurs due to various factors.

As one measure to ensure that residents can maintain a safe and peaceful life, bear traps have been installed in the mountains. However, to check whether a bear has been captured, city hall staff must regularly patrol the rough mountain terrain. This task is highly challenging and places a significant burden on them.

We are advancing joint research with the RIKEN Institute to develop sensor units for effectively monitoring small animals' biological information and environmental data, collecting and analyzing them in real-time, as well as an LED unit to induce hibernation in small animals.